Bacon Pear Gorgonzola Salad
Fit more greens into your diet with this Bacon Pear Gorgonzola Salad. This sweet and savory salad is loaded with all the best toppings and tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup pecans
- 8 slices bacon
Dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- fresh ground pepper
Salad ingredients
- 8 ounces spring mix lettuce
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 sliced pears
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Toast ½ cup pecans on a baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, cook 8 slices bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and let it cool completely. Dice the bacon and set aside.
To make the dressing
- Combine ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt and fresh ground pepper in a mason jar. Shake well to combine.
To assemble the salad
- In a bowl, place 8 ounces spring mix lettuce, pecans, ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and bacon. When ready to serve, add the 2 sliced pears, and dressing and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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